Where is suzuki grand vitara manufactured

The and onwards Grand Vitara is sold in Ecuador by Chevrolet, yet it still retains it's Suzuki badges. The Grand Vitara was replaced in the fall of by a new vehicle using some components of the GM Theta platform, and is built in Japan. The Grand Vitara was developed independently by many of the same Suzuki engineers who developed the Theta. Although it uses some Theta componentry, especially in the suspension, it is quite different and should not be considered a Theta vehicle.

Notably, it uses a longitudinally-mounted engine and is rear-wheel drive with a All can also be ordered with all-wheel drive as well, however. The standard chassis is a 5 door version, but in many countries there is also available a 3 door version called "Vitara" in some countries, as Chile, 5-door version is named "Grand Nomade".

The standard gasoline engine for the 5 door version is an updated J20A 4 cyl. Pre turbo diesel models were fitted with Mazda's type RF engine, with later models fitted with a turbo diesel engine 4 cyl. The only engine for the 3 door version is an M16A 4 cyl. In the second half of , the Suzuki Grand Vitara was given a face-lift and two new engines.

Below were his exact words translated :. If all available Vitara properties are scaled to a mid-size crossover and call it Grand Vitara, then there is no certainty that the buyer will accept this idea. In Europe, this car still has prospects, but in Japan and India - definitely not. Takahashi said that Suzuki has ceased production of the current Grand Vitara. However, the model is still in stock in some markets, and China is one of them. The Suzuki Grand Vitara was introduced in India back in , and that was when it was in its first generation.

In , when it was in its second generation, it was pulled out of the market. It was an affordable and comfortable SUV, better on tarmac than most of the other big 4x4 vehicles on the market. It was light, nimble, and fuel-efficient due to its The Grand Vitara was the long-wheelbase version of the popular Vitara and offered more room for five adult passengers. Suzuki produced the Vitara as an upgrade for customers who asked for more comfort and a relaxed, affordable SUV.

The new range featured a new platform with independent front suspension and a rigid axle in the rear.